The town of Monte S. Maria Tiberina is situated in the valley of the Aggia stream, placed in a panoramic position which has made it become a popular holiday resort.

The town, whose main industry nowadays is agriculture, in former times used to be the strong-hold of the Marquis Del Monte family. The buildings of major interest for the tourist in search of architectural beauty are without doubt the Castle, with is to be found in the town's center and dates back to the 16th century, and the church of St. Mary which has given the town its name, and where the remains of an antependium dating back to pre-roman times are to be found.